I'm one of those guys that has never raced and feel rather intimidated about racing. I came out to watch the Spring Fever and thought it looked like fun. The problem with racing is that I don't have a legal boat (non-comp tip) and probably other issues that I'm not even aware of. I'm also not that good a sailor and could benefit from a good course in sailing (maybe a Rick White course?) but can't really take the time to go to Key Largo.

An idea might be to put on a course or info day where you racers are around to answer questions or sail with newbees like me. Maybe at Hartwell or Lanier? It would be a way to get some more familiarity with what is required for racing and ease the apprehension of that first race.
Kent

OK...see?

Now we are getting some productive feedback and this should be on a properly named thread.

Mary, how can these last posts be switched to a proper heading?